Historical Planting

Although Fanshawe Gate Hall dates back to the 13th century, the architecture of the present house is predominantly 16th century. Over the past decade, the garden has been substantially redesigned to reflect more closely the style of the Tudor era. This was the century when the Fanshawe family was at the height of its influence - Henry Fanshawe became Remembrancer of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth 1st in 1566 - and the Fanshawe coat of arms has been incorporated into the wind vane and the wrought iron entrance gates.

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